Severe thunderstorm warning for northwest Logan County

Posted:
08/01/2013 05:42:04 PM MDT

A screenshot of the National Weather Service radar (Picasa)

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for northweastern Logan County and northeastern Weld County, in effect until 6:15 p.m.At 5:23 p.m., radar indicated a severe thunderstorm located 13 miles northeast of Pawnee Buttes, or 35 miles northwest of Sterling, moving east at 35 mph. The storm is capable of producing quarter size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. The NWS warns that hail damage to vehicles is expected, along with wind damage to roofs, siding and trees.Areas in the warning include Peetz, North Sterling Reservoir, Westplains and Padroni.The NWS is urging those in the storm's path to take cover immediately because of the danger of wind damage that will arrive before rain or lightning. They advise seeking shelter inside a sturdy structure, away from windows.All of Logan County is included in a severe thunderstorm watch in place until 10 p.m. The watch also includes Cheyenne, Kit Carson, Lincoln, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington, Weld and Yuma counties.

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